~Portable Heating Pads~

These little portable pads are great for headaches, earaches, cramps, aches & pains, or just for keeping warm. You can put them in the freezer to make a cold pack for sprains, too! They make great, inexpensive and quick gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day and Father's Day! So let the kids make some, too! =)

Materials...

• heavy, dense fabric
• soft lighter weight fabric
• uncooked rice
• great smelling herbs (lavender, etc.)
• sewing machine & thread

Directions...

1. First, cut the dense heavier fabric to the desired size. You'll need 2 pieces of cloth. Sew together 3 1/2 sides leaving room to fill with the rice.

2. Add rice (and herbs if desired); slip-stitch the opening closed.

3. Cut 2 slightly larger pieces of fabric from the lighter weight fabric. Stitch 3 sides closed forming a "pillowcase" for your warming pad. This case may need to be washed so choose a washable fabric.

4. Heat in the microwave for a few minutes for a portable heat that lasts for 1-4 hours.

*NOTES: This warmer may be made using a variety of fabrics. Choose soft, pretty florals or a cozy, plaid flannel to snuggle up with. Try out different shapes. Make a long, skinny one for your neck. Ahhhhh! Now that's comfort! =)

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